Mumbai experienced a record-breaking heat wave on Saturday, with temperatures reaching unprecedented highs across several areas of the city and surrounding regions. The highest temperature recorded was 39 degrees Celsius at the Ram Mandir locality, closely followed by 38.8 degrees Celsius in Vikhroli. Raigad district also reported temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius.

In addition to the extreme heat, the city witnessed unexpected weather in the evening, including thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and unseasonal rainfall. These adverse conditions resulted in a fatality when a 14-year-old boy was killed by a lightning strike.

Other parts of Mumbai also recorded significant heat levels, with Santa Cruz registering 35.6 degrees Celsius and Colaba 34.4 degrees Celsius. The temperature at Santa Cruz was noted to be approximately two degrees higher than the seasonal average. Residents reported that high humidity levels made the heat feel more intense than the actual recorded temperatures.

The combination of extreme heat during the day followed by sudden storms in the evening highlights the variability of Mumbai’s weather, which has significant implications for public health and safety in the densely populated metropolis. Authorities have urged residents to take necessary precautions amid these rapidly changing weather patterns.